Hi Ryan,Here is the guide I go by on utilities.

Once again thank you guys for the valuable information you have given me.

I've read the other posts on finding a good company to manage the SDIRA and have found some valuable information, but am more interested in individual opinions on the best places to start, with the intention of increasing the amount of cash available to put towards purchases and rehabs.

I struggled through Mech Eng with a minor in EE.Then ended up in drive control automation & traveled the world on contract jobs.But that minor in EE saved me a lot of $$$ when renovating homes esp splitting the services for myself & others.If you're serious about RE investment an engineering background will save you a fortune & give you valuable insight into structural re-design (assuming you take some design courses) when you blow out the walls etc of an older home or add a room above an attached garage etc.It's a great discipline & you will never regret finishing.

I do have a question though, it says they will guide you through "the process of getting hard money"...does that mean you are responsible for financing 100% of the deal?

Haha Dave you rock :) I have not jumped ship and I am pleased with all the available teachers BP has - I do however look towards the more positive people here: willing to guide me with the steps to take versus admonishing my query.

It's so much easier to learn your profession when you're guided by others with a lot more experience than you.

Yes I am sure one can pick up valuable, accounting, financial and economic knowledge in college, but I am unsure if it is worth the cost of tuition.

., youve come to a great place, B/P full of generous competent people who can help guide you through the maze to reach your real estate empire.

Guess I'd call it Bill's Book Club or such.At least you might find some good reads without spending big bucks, I could do beginner, andvanced and full blown super investor, depending on what's there, but I'm sure it covers the spectrum pretty well.I'm not doing it to push any books, have no interest in any of them, but just thought it might act as a guide if you're interested.If you are, let me know by your reply and thoughts and we will see what we can put together